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Caleb Sturgis injures groin again

nick1 said:
I'm curious as to how you know his butt is bigger? A little insider access? Lol jk man
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I went to Training Camp the other day and 5 players appeared noticeably bigger. (Just an observation from the stands - no insider access)
- Cam Wake - looks huge
- AJ Francis - is up to 330 lbs - massive (he could take John Jerry on at Golden Corral and that is high praise)
- Dion Jordan - put on 22 lbs and it isn't all in his shoulders - he's filled out - he ain't built like JT anymore
- Michael Thomas - looks pretty big
- Caleb Sturgis - bigger butt or tighter pants
 
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spiketex said:
I went to Training Camp the other day and 5 players appeared noticeably bigger. (Just an observation from the stands)
- Cam Wake - looks huge
- AJ Francis - is up to 330 lbs - massive
- Dion Jordan - put on 22 lbs and it isn't all in his shoulders - he's filled out - he ain't built like JT anymore
- Michael Thomas - looks pretty big
- Caleb Sturgis - bigger butt or tighter pants
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Interesting about Wake. I didn't think he needed more size
 
jlfin said:
And the cardinals game. He missed critical kicks in back to back games. People have short memories around here.
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Carpenter was the whipping boy for 2012....but he is money now.
 
Roman529 said:
Carpenter was the whipping boy for 2012....but he is money now.
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Ya he seemed more consistent for Buffalo last year.

I stood behind the Sturgis keep (and letting Carp go) last year, and I still do. There was no way to predict he'd have the groin injuries like he has. If it continues....
 
For those wondering why we cut Carpenter:

In 2012 he missed 4 kicks in 3 weeks, we ended up losing 2 games by 3 points each during that span.
In 2011 he missed 3 kicks in 2 weeks, we ended up losing a game by 1 point during that span.
In 2010 he missed 7 kicks in 4 weeks, we ended up losing 2 games by 3 points each during that span.

Thats why we cut him. Because we couldnt rely on him for an entire season. He'd have bouts of incompetence that spanned weeks. Kickers just aren't worth the hassle.

I actually dont hate Carpenter and i hope he succeeds elsewhere. But his confidence was shot here. It was time to move on.
 
This draft pick made no sense to me when Ireland pulled it last yr and gets worse with every game....you have a very good proven kicker who struggled some the previous yr but was money for you and you use a 5th rd pick for a kicker and you have JM who you knew had issues, penciled in as starting LT protecting the blind side of your franchise QB...how could you not use that pick to move up for a Lineman or use that pick for a lineman....I don't buy the money issue, we were way under the salary cap and he wasn't even approached about reworking his deal....Carpenter excelled at kicking in the elements which is needed playing in the outdoor stadiums in the east....Sturgis is a good young kicker with a cannon for a leg but not as good as Carpenter....Buffalo was smart for picking him up....
 
Maybe try to trade a 7th to Bills for Hopkins or minor player
 
Spesh said:
For those wondering why we cut Carpenter:

In 2012 he missed 4 kicks in 3 weeks, we ended up losing 2 games by 3 points each during that span.
In 2011 he missed 3 kicks in 2 weeks, we ended up losing a game by 1 point during that span.
In 2010 he missed 7 kicks in 4 weeks, we ended up losing 2 games by 3 points each during that span.

Thats why we cut him. Because we couldnt rely on him for an entire season. He'd have bouts of incompetence that spanned weeks. Kickers just aren't worth the hassle.

I actually dont hate Carpenter and i hope he succeeds elsewhere. But his confidence was shot here. It was time to move on.
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To be fair, If you are going to give us his struggles why not show when his kicks tied or won the game for us

Carpenter made his professional debut on September 7, 2008 (Week 1) against the Jets, going 2/2 on PAT's (the team attempted no FG's). He kicked his first professional field goal the following week against the Cardinals, finishing the game with 1/1 FG's and 1/1 PAT's.

On November 30, 2008, Carpenter set the Dolphins' rookie record for most consecutive field goals made with 11.[7]

Carpenter was awarded the AFC Special Teams Player of the Month for November 2008, for converting all eight of his field goal attempts during the month, including five from a distance longer than 40 yards.[8]

According to NFL stats, Carpenter finished the 2009 season going 25 for 28 on field goals with a long of 52 yards. He also finished 40 for 40 on extra point attempts.

Carpenter made his first Pro Bowl in 2009. San Diego Chargers kicker Nate Kaeding did not play due to injury, and Carpenter took his spot.

As of the end of the 2010 season, Carpenter is the second most accurate kicker in NFL history, behind Kaeding.[9]

On December 5, 2010, Carpenter made a 60-yard field goal in a home game against the Cleveland Browns. This was the longest field goal in Miami Dolphins history.

On September 23, 2012, Carpenter missed a 47-yard field goal in a home game against the New York Jets in overtime which would have sealed victory for Miami in overtime. Carpenter also missed a field goal from a similar distance earlier in the game. Miami would ultimately go on to lose 23-20 to New York in overtime.

On November 25, 2012, his 27th birthday, he hit a 43-yard field goal to win against the Seattle Seahawks in overtime to win 24-21 at home. Later on December 22, he was placed on Injured Reserve. Former Charger Nate Kaeding was signed to replace him.

On August 14, 2013, Carpenter was released by the Miami Dolphins.[10] Before his release, he was battling rookie Caleb Sturgis for the Dolphins' starting pla
 
jvw said:
To be fair, If you are going to give us his struggles why not show when his kicks tied or won the game for us

Carpenter made his professional debut on September 7, 2008 (Week 1) against the Jets, going 2/2 on PAT's (the team attempted no FG's). He kicked his first professional field goal the following week against the Cardinals, finishing the game with 1/1 FG's and 1/1 PAT's.

On November 30, 2008, Carpenter set the Dolphins' rookie record for most consecutive field goals made with 11.[7]

Carpenter was awarded the AFC Special Teams Player of the Month for November 2008, for converting all eight of his field goal attempts during the month, including five from a distance longer than 40 yards.[8]

According to NFL stats, Carpenter finished the 2009 season going 25 for 28 on field goals with a long of 52 yards. He also finished 40 for 40 on extra point attempts.

Carpenter made his first Pro Bowl in 2009. San Diego Chargers kicker Nate Kaeding did not play due to injury, and Carpenter took his spot.

As of the end of the 2010 season, Carpenter is the second most accurate kicker in NFL history, behind Kaeding.[9]

On December 5, 2010, Carpenter made a 60-yard field goal in a home game against the Cleveland Browns. This was the longest field goal in Miami Dolphins history.

On September 23, 2012, Carpenter missed a 47-yard field goal in a home game against the New York Jets in overtime which would have sealed victory for Miami in overtime. Carpenter also missed a field goal from a similar distance earlier in the game. Miami would ultimately go on to lose 23-20 to New York in overtime.

On November 25, 2012, his 27th birthday, he hit a 43-yard field goal to win against the Seattle Seahawks in overtime to win 24-21 at home. Later on December 22, he was placed on Injured Reserve. Former Charger Nate Kaeding was signed to replace him.

On August 14, 2013, Carpenter was released by the Miami Dolphins.[10] Before his release, he was battling rookie Caleb Sturgis for the Dolphins' starting pla
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You're forgetting the fact that Carp was AWFUL on kickoffs. He almost never had a touchback. Sturgis is good at booting it out of the end zone. Granted the rules have changed, but Im pretty sure Carp still sucked at getting touchbacks even after they changed the yard line.
 
jvw said:
To be fair, If you are going to give us his struggles why not show when his kicks tied or won the game for us

Carpenter made his professional debut on September 7, 2008 (Week 1) against the Jets, going 2/2 on PAT's (the team attempted no FG's). He kicked his first professional field goal the following week against the Cardinals, finishing the game with 1/1 FG's and 1/1 PAT's.

On November 30, 2008, Carpenter set the Dolphins' rookie record for most consecutive field goals made with 11.[7]

Carpenter was awarded the AFC Special Teams Player of the Month for November 2008, for converting all eight of his field goal attempts during the month, including five from a distance longer than 40 yards.[8]

According to NFL stats, Carpenter finished the 2009 season going 25 for 28 on field goals with a long of 52 yards. He also finished 40 for 40 on extra point attempts.

Carpenter made his first Pro Bowl in 2009. San Diego Chargers kicker Nate Kaeding did not play due to injury, and Carpenter took his spot.

As of the end of the 2010 season, Carpenter is the second most accurate kicker in NFL history, behind Kaeding.[9]

On December 5, 2010, Carpenter made a 60-yard field goal in a home game against the Cleveland Browns. This was the longest field goal in Miami Dolphins history.

On September 23, 2012, Carpenter missed a 47-yard field goal in a home game against the New York Jets in overtime which would have sealed victory for Miami in overtime. Carpenter also missed a field goal from a similar distance earlier in the game. Miami would ultimately go on to lose 23-20 to New York in overtime.

On November 25, 2012, his 27th birthday, he hit a 43-yard field goal to win against the Seattle Seahawks in overtime to win 24-21 at home. Later on December 22, he was placed on Injured Reserve. Former Charger Nate Kaeding was signed to replace him.

On August 14, 2013, Carpenter was released by the Miami Dolphins.[10] Before his release, he was battling rookie Caleb Sturgis for the Dolphins' starting pla
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Because we didnt cut him for winning games, we cut him because his failures directly led to losses. And those failures happened consistently year after year.

Hes a kicker not a quarterback, this team shouldnt deal with the good and the bad. Carpenter played a position that is relatively easy to replace and not overly important. He couldnt do his job for an entire season so we correctly decided to try and find someone who could.
 
My god all this talk about carpenter is making my eyes bleed. The dude was terrible his last two years in a Fins uni. He deserved to be released. With that being said Sturgis is equally as bad. Just sign a FA kicker and be done with this dude.
 
Gators are soft.

We need a real kicker (and a true Center to boot).
 
The REAL reason we cut Carp was that he was about to become expensive. The old GM didn't want to pay a kicker.
 
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